Anyone who wants a quick first look at anxiety symptoms. It is for education and does not replace care from a licensed clinician.

Each item is scored 0 to 3. The total is 0 to 6. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen and calls for follow-up.

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GAD-2 Anxiety Screen

Q: What should I do if my score is high or I feel unsafe?

Use the emergency panel to contact local emergency services and talk with a licensed clinician. Consider a full questionnaire like GAD-7.

Two quick questions about the past 2 weeks. Private, free, instant result.

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If you feel in danger or might hurt yourself, call your local emergency number now. Numbers can change. Verify before calling.

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This screen is for education and entertainment only. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Screening is not a substitute for care. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose. Results are private on your device. You can save a link to your results.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

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Select one answer for each item.

1) Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

2) Not being able to stop or control worrying.

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

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About this screen

GAD-2 asks about anxiety and uncontrollable worry over the last 2 weeks.
Each item is scored 0 to 3. Total 0 to 6. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen.
Positive screens should be followed by a longer tool such as GAD-7 and a clinical evaluation.

GAD-2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GAD-2?

GAD-2 is a two-question screen for core anxiety symptoms in the past 2 weeks. It helps decide if a longer check like GAD-7 is needed.

Who should take it?

Anyone who wants a quick first look at anxiety symptoms. It is for education. It does not replace care from a licensed clinician.

How is it scored?

Each item is 0 to 3. Total is 0 to 6. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen and calls for follow-up.

Is this a diagnosis?

No. GAD-2 is a screening tool. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose and suggest treatment.

Do you store my answers?

No. Your answers stay on your device using localStorage. You can save a share link in the URL bar that recreates your result without sending data to our servers.

What should I do if my score is high or I feel unsafe?

Open the emergency panel at the top and contact local emergency services. Speak with a licensed clinician and consider a full questionnaire like GAD-7.

References and credits

GAD-2 validation and cutoff ≥3 supported by multiple studies and reviews.
PHQ and GAD screeners are publicly available; no permission is required to use, reproduce, or distribute the tools when items are unaltered and properly credited.
GAD-2 scoring guidance: cutoff ≥3 commonly used in clinical and research settings.
Emergency numbers verified from official sources as of today. Numbers can change. Check your local health authority for the latest.

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GAD-2 Anxiety Screen

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

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References and credits